Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Chris Albrecht From Deon Meyer to Pearl Jam, Bouchard Finlayson winemaker Chris Albrecht dishes on what excites him beyond the vineyard… by Sarah Buitendach February 6, 2026 Pleasure
What we’re drinking this week: Silverthorn River Dragon Cap Classique New to Woolworths, Silverthorn’s River Dragon is an elegant, personality-packed Cap Classique made for relaxed celebrating… by Sarah Buitendach February 6, 2026 Food & Drinks·Pleasure
Alma Thomas, NASA and the legacy of space art The last time we human beings ventured into space beyond low-earth orbit was in 1972; it was the year of the last of the… by Rebecca Haysom February 1, 2026 Art & Culture·Pleasure
Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘I’ve Seen That Face Before (Libertango)’ by Grace Jones It feels like 2026 is turning this song post into an obituary event each week, with so many recording artists having passed already this… by Mark Rosin February 1, 2026 Pleasure
Snow way! South Africa is headed to the Winter Olympics An update on our team and other icy facts you probably didn’t know about the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics… by Jo Buitendach January 30, 2026 Pleasure 5
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Laurice Taitz-Buntman ‘Johannesburg in Your Pocket’ founder Laurice Taitz-Buntman on books, art, running and collecting cookbooks… by Sarah Buitendach January 30, 2026 Pleasure
What we’re drinking this week: Babylonstoren Pinotage A Woolworths-exclusive Babylonstoren Pinotage that’s classy and food friendly, with plenty of uniquely Cape character… by Sarah Buitendach January 30, 2026 Food & Drinks·Pleasure
Leslie Mvubu: the restaurant legend and much-loved Joburger A tribute to Leslie Thabang Mvubu, the maître d’ who made Mastrantonio feel like a second home, and whose gift was making everyone feel… by Sarah Buitendach January 26, 2026 Pleasure 8
The Maltese falcon How South African author, speaker and libertarian policy adviser Leon Louw shaped the economy of Malta… by Tim Cohen January 26, 2026 Books·Economy & Markets
Five new films for your weekend watchlist Uncover the buzz around new films, including One Battle After Another, The Rip and Nuremberg, and see our verdicts on them too… by Jo Buitendach January 25, 2026 Pleasure
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